Indianola Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Indianola get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Indianola in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Indianola averages 30.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Indianola 2W (7.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (8.5 in). A typical winter brings about 10.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Indianola get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Indianola in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Indianola snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Indianola yet this season.
Average snowfall in Indianola
That is more snow than 41% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Indianola 2W (NOAA USC00134063), elevation 282 m, 7.6 km from Indianola. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Indianola
- Norwalk 36.5″/yr
- Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- West Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Clive 36.5″/yr
- Urbandale 36.5″/yr
- Altoona 36.5″/yr
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Waukee 36.5″/yr
- Ankeny 24.7″/yr
- Grimes 38.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Indianola today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Indianola from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Indianola get a year?
On average 30.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Indianola 2W.
What is the snowiest month in Indianola?
Jan, with an average of 8.5 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.